Dr. Mikael Heimann

Professor

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Biography

Mikael Heimann is a Professor Emeritus at Linköping University with a distinguished career in developmental psychology. Holding a PhD from Penn State University, he has extensive experience in clinical psychology and child mental health. He has worked as a clinical child psychologist and has held academic positions at various renowned institutions, including guest research professorships. His research focuses on infant development, developmental psychopathology, autism, and literacy interventions. He has led several significant projects that investigate cognitive and communicative development in infants and the effects of early cochlear implantation on children with profound hearing impairment. Additionally, he has contributed to studies on social interaction and imitation in young children with autism. Heimann is involved in various international networks that connect researchers interested in infant psychology and development. He co-authored a multimedia program designed for language exploration among children. As Vice Dean for research at the Faculty of Arts and Sciences from 2012 to 2014, he played a key role in shaping research initiatives within the institution.

Research Interests

Requirements for Linköping University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:5.5
Reading
Required:5.5
Writing
Required:5.5
Speaking
Required:5.5
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:90
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree with a major relevant to the program At least 30 ECTS credits in mathematics/applied mathematics and/or application of mathematics
Application Checklist
  • Certificates and diplomas from previous university studies
  • Transcript of records
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Copy of passport/ID
  • Syllabus for relevant courses
Specialization Notes

Requirements are standardized across the Faculty of Science and Engineering (Institute of Technology) for international Master's programs.